News & Press

Welcome to Mount Vernon's Press Room

The information in this virtual press kit provides media professionals with the most frequently requested information about George Washington and his Mount Vernon estate. For more information about events and on-going projects at Mount Vernon, click to visit the Calendar of Events.

• News Releases
  The News Releases page allows you to search Mount Vernon's most recent and archived news releases detailing upcoming events and programs as well as Association and departmental news.

• General Press Kit
  Access bulleted facts and background information about the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, George Washington, the Estate, and more.

• Images
  Sample images available to the media for reproduction can be also be seen on this site. Members of the press interested in these or other Mount Vernon/Washington images should contact the Media Office.

Media Visits to Mount Vernon

If you are working on a story that involves George Washington and Mount Vernon and would like to visit the Estate, please contact Melissa Wood, media relations manager, at mwood@mountvernon.org or 703-799-5203 in advance to make arrangements for your visit. 

Filming/Photography Guidelines

Mount Vernon frequently welcomes film crews and photographers for on-site visits. Those interested in filming or photographing the Mount Vernon estate should first read the Filming/Photography Guidelines.  The Media Office should then be contacted at least two weeks prior to a desired filming/photography date.

Learn more about filming and photography guidelines.